Polk County Press. That is $2, going to the Panhandle! May 2017

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1 May 2017 POLK COUNTY 4-H Polk County Press A big thank you to all that supported the efforts to donate to the affected ranchers of the wildfires in the Panhandle. With the help of Tractor Supply, Polk County Youth Rodeo Association, many family and friends we were able to host a fabulous and delicious bake sale to collect donations. Collection cans were placed at Livingston Feed, Red Barn, Peters Tractor, Southland Feed, Big Jakes Western Dive, Pit Row Pit Stop, Burris Farm & Home, Alamo Feed, Fosters Work & Play, Eatons Hardware, Johnson Café and Gokeys County Store. With the efforts of our group Polk County Texas Farm Bureau also decided to match our donation up to $1000. We collected $1,246.51!!!! That is $2, going to the Panhandle! We will be dividing the money three ways to support the Ranchers Relief in Gray County, Hemphill County and Lipscomb County. SAVE THE DATE!!!! Help Support Your Local 4-H Club by donating $1 at Checkout from April 26th thru May 7th 60% of the funds collected supports YOUR local county 4-H Educational programs of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension are open to all people without regard to race, color, sex, disability, religion, age or national origin, genetic information or veteran status. The Texas A&M University System, U. S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating. Anyone needing special assistance at an Extension Program should contact the Texas AgriLife Extension Office at (936) at least one week prior to the program or event.

2 This four day long camp is designed to teach kids: Healthy eating habits Basic cooking skills Safety in the kitchen Cooking techniques All while having fun! Space is limited so register now at the Extension office 602 E Church Street Suite 127, Livingston, TX Who: All kids aged 9-12 years Where: The Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Office When: TBD in June 9am Noon For questions contact Emily Rice Emily.Janowski@ag.tamu.edu Phone: District 5 Horse Show Entries Due May 12, 2017 Please contact Kim or Alyssa at Entry Worksheets can be found on Facebook and ed. Please make sure you get your hotel rooms booked. They are having multiple events in Athens that week. Page 2

3 Colmesneil Ag Backers End of School Shootout May 6, 2017 Woodville, Texas Lance Seamans Dayton FFA Livestock Show & Rodeo May 17-21, Dayton ext 9 Prospect shows can be found on Facebook: Texas Prospect Info Page ******4-H Equipment ****** We need ALL 4-H Equipment back in the office so we can account for all the equipment in Inventory. Thanks for you assistance /2018 PROJECT & CLUB LEADERS If you want to be a project leader (or continue to be a project leader) please give us a call. Alyssa will be holding a meeting in August to kick off next year! THANK YOU TO ALL THE GREAT PROJECT LEADERS THAT WE HAD IN 2016/2017 District 5 Leadership Lab Lessons in Leadership When: June 22-23, 2017 Where: Pine Spring Baptist Camp, Laneville, TX Cost: $75.00 If you would like to run for a District Officer position please contact Must be Senior 4-H Age in 4-H, Page 3

4 Congratulations to our Seniors! Ross Blackmon Caleb Erwin Jordan Thompson Jenny Harbuck Madlyn Sheffield Kelsey Moore Quirt Wilson 4-H Recordbook Samantha Lowe Cole Stanford Kassie Rains Ryan Nelson Erica Hagmeyer Jessica McGarrahan Channing Gibson 4 H Recordbook Training When: May 25, 2017 Where: Extension Office Meeting Room Cost: FREE!! Come Learn how to create a 4-H Recordbook. Senior Take note: Recordbooks are highly encouraged when applying for 4-H Scholarship. Texas 4 H Outdoor Chal When : June Where: Seguin Outdoor Learning Center Regitra on : May 1 30th Contact Extension office Cost: $ Shotgun Mountain Biking Archery Fishing Climbing Kayaking Outdoor Skills Biologist Skills Gear Judging Outdoor Safety MAY 2017 Page

5 May H CALENDER AT A GLANCE Page 5 ALL CLUB & PROJECT MEETINGS WILL START BACK UP IN SEPTEMBER No club meetings this summer, but keep a watch on upcoming summer events held through May, June, July and August!!! 4-H Will start up again in September. Welcome Courtney Falkenbury If you get the chance please stop by or call and introduce yourself to our new Extension Secretary, Courtney! She has two daughters, Braylenn and Tatum and lives here in Livingston. We are happy to have her as an addition to our office staff and hope that she will enjoy the 4-H program as much as we do! Mark Currie CEA-Ag/NR Alyssa Puckett CEA-4H The Office will be closed: May 29 Memorial Day Emily Janowski CEA-FCS Polk County Office 602 E. Church St., Suite 127 Livingston, TX Fax # Polk-Tx.tamu.edu-Website